ab
sence
Plural
absences
1
the state of not being at a place or with a person when it is expected of one
- His absence from the meeting caused delays in making important decisions for the project.
- The teacher noticed the student's absence and marked it on the attendance sheet.
- The absence of key personnel at the conference made it difficult to move forward with discussions.
- During her absence, the team had to manage the workload on their own without her input.
- The absence of any complaints in the feedback survey suggested that customers were generally satisfied with the service.
Antonyms:
2
the state of not having something
- The absence of a proper drainage system can lead to flooding.
- The absence of light in the cave made it hard to see.
- Absence of water can make it difficult for plants to survive.
- The absence of a heart does not mean life is impossible, as some animals do not need one.
Antonyms:
3
the occurrence of an abrupt, transient loss or impairment of consciousness (which is not subsequently remembered), sometimes with light twitching, fluttering eyelids, etc.; common in petit mal epilepsy
Synonyms:
4
the time interval during which something or somebody is away